Financial Accountant

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.

At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Purpose of the Job:

Perform   regular   accounting information by recording, verifying, and completing  transactions toward meeting financial reporting calendar.  Primary responsibility of this role  to ensure daily the  financial system is feeding information  correctly and in line with Synthomer group and international  accounting standards. Support  all financial and compliance reporting. Prepare and disaminate   schedules and information  related to  stocktake , financial closures and dealing  with group Finance team.  Good understanding of accounting  standard and internal control  framework.

Main Accountabilities:

• Perform monthly / quarterly financial closing calendar, communicate with internal / external stakeholders. Highlight any potential problems.

• Execute all recurring journal entries, including Accrual, Prepayments, Deposits and other provisions.

• Prepare accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations with proper supporting documents.

• Prepare and maintain proper reconciliation within BPC (Group reporting System) , Statutory Accounts and SAP  S4 General Ledger .

• Support selected Internal and external audit program and ensure information is provided as per agreed schedules. 

• Participate in the physical inventories and reconciliation. (Travel will not be a regular part of the job, but candidate should visit a plant to understand the business. )

•  Perform period end capitalization transaction for approved projects in line with group accounting policies .

• Participate year end physical asset sighting with auditors. Identify assets not in use for more than 1 year and  propose  correct accounting treatments.  

•  Review periodical review of financial posting to revenue , costing and other regular items are captured timely and within stipulated period.

•  Calculate margin  on weekly basis and share with BP team

• Exceptional or non routine transactions are properly investigated and reported timely.

•  Identify best practices  and  actively participate generating improvement ideas.

• Record non- compliance incidents or activities and perform root cause analysis.

•  Perform inter-company monthly  transactions including  month end confirmation with counterparts. Ensure BPC transactions are promptly update. Resolve any Interco confirmation differences after reporting. 

•  Establish communications and working relationships with   finance and Business Partnering team.

• Prepare company level tax computation and provide journals for tax liabilities.  Perform deferred tax calculation and review with Finance team.

• Gain reasonable knowledge of Malaysian e-invoicing framework and ensure FI invoices compliance to e-invoicing rules

• Other tasks assign by reporting manager
   

Excepted Deliverable:

• Ontime month-end closing.

• Ensure internal and external having smooth process and closure

• Compliance with Synthomer Accounting policy

• Supervise FI team including timely performance feedback, training, and career development planning for career growth.

🌍 Global Benefits Overview

• 💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation

• 🎯 Discretionary global bonus scheme

• 📈 Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions

• 🚗 Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role

• 🩺 Healthcare – tailored to regional locations

• 👶 Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)

• 🏡 Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs

• 📚 Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers

• 💙 Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives

• 🌱 Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country

• 🤝 Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive

• 🏆 Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes